Chapter 632

Thalassa followed Hertha’s gaze.)

The man was tall and muscular, looking like he had been training for years and was in good shape.

His hair was cut close to the scalp, and his skin was bronzed, clearly a sun-kissed tan.

But his tan had a rugged, masculine appeal.

He was talking to an antique dealer.

Hertha led Thalassa towards Payne, but he exuded an aura of stern authority and a sense of righteousness that made it hard for anyone to approach him lightly.

Hertha gave Thalassa’s arm a light shake, signaling her to initiate a conversation with Payne.

Thalassa took a deep breath, steeling herself to approach and greet him.

Captain Payne asked the antique dealer, “Does this antique have the proper paperwork? Recently, a tomb was robbed. And a circular pendant was stolen. The picture I saw is quite similar to this one.”

as ever, but his aura was intimidating

a shock of surprise across

himself and assured, “Captain Payne, this antique has all the necessary paperwork. See for yourself. It’s definitely not stolen. If you’re

scrutinized it, then put it down, saying, “I’m not interested. Good luck selling

that, Payne turned around, nearly bumping into

contact, meeting Payne’s questioning gaze with

here and decided to come over,” Thalassa greeted, giving a friendly nod.

standing beside her,

glanced at them both, his expression stern. “What can

I have a case and I need your help to investigate. I have a clear understanding of the case but I need solid evidence,” Thalassa stated, cutting straight to the

need for pretenses with a righteous and powerful officer like Payne.

was accustomed to

crowd around them,

suggested, pointing to a small table

discretion, agreed and led the way.

with her friend by her side and

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